Question

7. What is the value of x in this equation?
2x + 2 = -52

Answer 1

-27

Explanation:

2x+2=-52

2x=-52-2(by transposition method)

2x=-54

x=-54÷2(by transposition method)

x=-27

Answer 2

The value of x is equal to -27. You subtract 2 from each side then divide by 2.